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Living in San FranciscoAbout San Francisco and Its Districts

Located on a peninsula bordered by the Pacific Ocean on the west, and the San Francisco Bay on the north and east, the city of San Francisco spans about seven square miles and is home to a diverse, and growing population. San Francisco is one of the top cities in several global markets including finance, medicine and healthcare, technology and more, attracting an eclectic mix of people from all over the world.

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Living in San Francisco About San Francisco and Its Districts

Located on a peninsula bordered by the Pacific Ocean on the west, and the San Francisco Bay on the north and east, the city of San Francisco spans about seven square miles and is home to a diverse, and growing population. San Francisco is one of the top cities in several global markets including finance, medicine and healthcare, technology and more, attracting an eclectic mix of people from all over the world.

San Francisco boasts a large variety of parks, open spaces, waterfront areas, and beaches, so even within this grand city, nature is right at your doorstep. A plethora of cultural entertainment is also available from the city's multiple art museums, music venues, and theaters, including the well-known Museum of Modern Art, Asian Museum, San Francisco Opera, San Francisco Symphony, and the San Francisco Ballet. Nightlife includes world-class restaurants, music, dancing, and comedy clubs. From dining to exploring the shops and international foods in all of San Francisco’s classic neighborhoods, there is no end to adventures in the city.

The city is divided into ten main real estate districts, each including several neighborhoods:

District 8, the Northwest District includes Downtown San Francisco and the neighborhoods of the Financial District, Barbary Coast, Nob Hill, North Beach, North Waterfront, Russian Hill, Telegraph Hill, Tenderloin, Van Ness and Civic Center.

District 9, the Northwest District includes the neighborhoods of Bernal Heights, Central Waterfront, Dogpatch, Inner Mission, Mission Bay, Potrero Hill, South Beach, SOMA/South of Market and Yerba Buena.

From this exciting and beautiful city, all of California is at your fingertips for day trips, weekend getaways or longer vacations that include the beautiful California coastline and wine country of Napa and Sonoma Counties to the north, Lake Tahoe and the Sierra Nevada Mountains to the east, and Monterey and Carmel to the south. Additionally, a short drive or bike ride over the iconic Golden Gate Bridge allows you to enjoy the natural beauty of Marin County, San Francisco's neighbor to the north, with even more to explore.